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2nd Phase of Construction
Plumbing
The plumbers will install the plumbing with non-corrosive PVC pipe. This will properly filtrate the water in your pool. If you are installing an infloor cleaning system, this is the time that this system is installed. I highly suggest that you put in an infloor cleaning system. These systems really make it easy to keep your pool clean. Steel Reinforced Rods 
Reinforced steel rebar will be placed throughout your pool shell. The steel will be of varying sizes. They will be on the bottom of the pool, up the sides around the skimmer and into the bond beam. These steel rods add strength and duribility to your pool shell. They will also put in concrete spacers to make sure that the steel isn't against the wall or on the floor of the pool. This will allow the shotcrete to be evenly applied under and over the steel. The amount of steel varies depending on your local soil and climate conditions. Electric Your electrician will now run wire from your electric panel to your pool pump. They will also wire for your lighting in the pool. Ground fault interrupter devices will be installed for protection against an electric fault. The final electrical connections are completed just before your final inspection. 
Creating the Concrete Shell After the shotcrete is applied you have to cure the pool with water. This is usually the home owner's responsibility. You will need to spray the pool with water up to four times a day for at least four days if the weather is warm. Your pool builder will give you advice on how often you need to spray the pool. This will prevent premature curing and will minimize shrinkage cracks in your shotcrete shell. Note... If you are planning on having rock work or a water feature added to your pool, this would be done after they finish with the shotcrete. Inspections During this phase detailed inspections are done by
your pool builders superintendent. Local building
inspectors are required to inspect the construction.
Your pool builder's superintendent will contact the
authorities to schedule inspections. He will then
notify you as to when the inspection will take place. You will have to make sure that the gates are
open so the inspectors can get in. After the inspections you can let your pool builder know what the status is and this will keep things moving along a bit faster.
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